Have a Song on Your Lips

Have a Song on Your Lips

To myself 15 years later.

Directed by Takahiro Miki

Produced by Asmik Ace, Pony Canyon

2015132 min6.7 / 10

A warm, music-centered drama about a returning prodigy reconnecting with her roots through mentoring young musicians, balancing nostalgia and personal growth.

A young piano prodigy, Yuri Kashiwagi, returns to her hometown after several years and joins a middle school to mentor the choir group.

Questions people ask

  • Is Have a Song on Your Lips violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Have a Song on Your Lips easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Have a Song on Your Lips scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Have a Song on Your Lips end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Have a Song on Your Lips sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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Surprise42

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Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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